Gas Hit video clip

[GroundScope]

TV news clip of todays Gas Hit only 15 mins from here
http://media.theage.com.au/news/nati...n-2356876.html

doubt they bothered to get a locate, All the locals knows the gas is there !!

[TheCableVine]

That's going to cost a few dollars.

[paintitnow]

i saw no hard marks. the utilities do not locate their own stuff?

[GroundScope]

The damager is going to wish he hit a sewer because he will probably be in more shite, Just hope its a wake up call , seems no one gets locates done in these parts.

The Gas company will send out a "contract locator" upon request, I use that term loosely, usually a plumber swinging a split box locator (Metrotech 840B etc) .. I did a private locate a few weeks ago and they already had a gas Man out to locate the gas service line, I went over that line & found his marks to be 18" out using RD4000 Peak & Null verify along the whole 50metre run.

Apparantly they had plans , The paperwork that comes with the plans says & this is a direct quote from the paper that is stuck to the back of the plan.

This location enquiry is valid for 30 days from the enquiry date.

Expired locations over 30 days require a new Dial Before You Dig request to validate gas mains location information for the site listed above.

The gas mains location information supplied in this document shall be used as a guide only. APA Group shall not be liable or responsible for the accuracy of any such information supplied pursuant to this request. APA Group shall not be liable to pay any damages or answer any claim where there exists any error on this plan.

As pipe depths may vary, it is the responsibility of the excavator to expose the gas pipe or service by hand (Please Note: “Non destructive digging” eg. vacuum excavation systems, should not be used as damage to pipes may occur).

Gas service pipe (inlet service) connecting the gas pipes in the street to the gas meter on the property are not marked on the map. If required, the location of gas service pipe from the main to the meter can be provided by calling (03) 9463 8235. Please note, this may be a chargeable service.

All damage caused to gas assets will be chargeable and it is an offence to damage gas network assets under the Gas Safety Act 1997, enforced by Energy Safe Victoria.

For emergency gas leaks or damages please call: Freecall: 1800 676 300


It is your responsibility to follow these important conditions when working in the vicinity of transmission pipelines.

Excavation works in the vicinity of a transmission pipeline is an offence without a permit. A permit may be
obtained from an APA Group representative prior to any excavation. Excavation works in the vicinity of a transmission pipeline requires mandatory supervision by an APA Group representative.

A clearly written ‘Transmission Pipelines “Authority to Work” Request’ form must be submitted to APA Group. Along with the request form you must provide the following before APA Group will issue a permit to work:
Dial Before you Dig sequence number
Your fax number, name & contact details
A copy of your public liability insurance to the value of at least $20 million dollars is required.
Insurance cover greater than $20 million may be determined by APA Group depending on the
excavation proposed.

Plans of the proposed work if it is within 3 metres of the transmission pipe
Work on the site must NOT commence until this permit has been received and an APA Group representative is present.

A minimum of 48 hours notice must be allowed between receipt by APA Group of the “Authority to Work” Request’ form and the planned time for commencement of work.

Either way they are in the poop